Maija and Paija
Maija un Paija
Synopsis
A Latvian fairy-tale film based on Anna Brigadere’s classic play. It follows two stepsisters: gentle, hardworking Maija and spoiled, idle Paija whose trials in the underworld reveal their true natures, with rewards and consequences to match.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gunārs Piesis
- Screenplay & Story
- Lija Brīdaka
- Original Score
- Imants Kalniņš
- Original Title
- Maija un Paija
- Country of Origin
- Latvia
- Spoken Languages
- Latvian
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Trīs
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gunārs Piesis
Lija Brīdaka, Anna Brigadere
Imants Kalniņš
Mārtiņš Kleins
Tamara Musnickaya
Department Leadership Roster
Gunārs Piesis
Director
Lija Brīdaka
Screenplay
Andris Mangalis
Production Design
Ieva Kundzina
Costume Design
Mārtiņš Kleins
Director of Photography
Tamara Musnickaya
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maija and Paija
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Maija and Paija about?
A Latvian fairy-tale film based on Anna Brigadere’s classic play. It follows two stepsisters: gentle, hardworking Maija and spoiled, idle Paija whose trials in the underworld reveal their true natures, with rewards and consequences to match.
Who directed Maija and Paija?
Maija and Paija was directed by Gunārs Piesis.
Who stars in Maija and Paija?
The principal cast of Maija and Paija includes Elīna Siliņa, Ieva Sāviča, Lilita Ozoliņa, German Tikhonov, Elza Radziņa.
When was Maija and Paija released and how long is it?
Maija and Paija was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Maija and Paija?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Maija and Paija was composed by Imants Kalniņš.